El Conquistador Nears End; Spumoni Done in Brentwood

1) Silver Lake: Longtime spunky Mexican eatery El Conquistador is ending its 40 year run at the end of December, reports The Eastsider. Meanwhile, LAist hears that "a more trendy, modern hipster restaurant, possibly an Italian joint with a name chef" could be next taking the space. [The Eastsider, LAist]

2) Brentwood: Spumoni Italian Cafe & Pizzeria on San Vicente has shuttered with windows presently papered over, notes Toddrickallen. No word on the building's next tenant. [Toddrickallen]

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